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Simple White Bread

Simple White Bread
These tall golden loaves have wonderful homemade flavor and a texture that also makes this bread ideal for toast and sandwiches. It's a terrific way to round out a hearty penny-pinching meal.—Ruth VonLienen, Marengo, Iowa
32 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of water. Add the
  • remaining water, dry milk, oil, sugar, salt and 3 cups of flour.
  • Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough
  • remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about
  • 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch the dough down. Divide in half; shape into loaves. Place in two
  • greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled,
  • about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
  • pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with butter. Yield: 2 loaves (16
  • slices each).
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 165 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 236 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013